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'''Giant Barb''' (''Catlocarpio siamensis'') is a species of [[Cyprinidae|cyprinid]] fish native to the [[Mekong River|Mekong]] and [[Chao Phraya River|Chao Phraya]] basins in [[Southeast Asia]]. It is the largest species of cyprinid in the world. These fish have a gray to silver-gray body, with a white belly.

== Description ==

The '''Giant Barb''' can reach up to 3 meters in length and weigh up to 300 kilograms. It has a streamlined body with a broad, downturned mouth and a small head. The dorsal fin is short, with a long base and a pointed tip. The pectoral fins are long and pointed, and the pelvic fins are short and rounded. The tail fin is deeply forked.

== Habitat and Distribution ==

The '''Giant Barb''' is found in the [[Mekong River|Mekong]] and [[Chao Phraya River|Chao Phraya]] basins in [[Cambodia]], [[Laos]], [[Thailand]], and [[Vietnam]]. It inhabits large rivers and associated floodplain lakes, preferring deep pools with slow-moving water.

== Diet ==

The diet of the '''Giant Barb''' consists mainly of [[phytoplankton]], [[zooplankton]], and aquatic plants. It is a filter feeder, using its gill rakers to strain tiny food particles from the water.

== Conservation Status ==

The '''Giant Barb''' is listed as [[Critically Endangered]] on the [[IUCN Red List]] due to overfishing and habitat loss. Conservation efforts are underway to protect and restore its populations.

== Cultural Significance ==

In [[Cambodia]], the '''Giant Barb''' is a national symbol and is featured on the country's currency. It is also an important species in [[aquaculture]], particularly in [[Thailand]] and [[Vietnam]], where it is farmed for food.

[[Category:Fish of Southeast Asia]]
[[Category:Cyprinid fish]]
[[Category:Critically endangered animals]]
[[Category:National symbols of Cambodia]]
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